Chakravarti Sulibele slams Karnataka MPs for failing to get flood relief fund from centre
Bengaluru: Founder of Yuva Brigade and activist Chakravarti Sulibele on Monday slammed Member of Parliaments representing Karnataka for not standing up for the state to seek flood relief funds for North Karnataka which was hit by severe flood this year.
In an article published on his website ‘Yuva Live’ Sulibele asserted that late MP Anant Kumar was the only legislator in the parliament from Karnataka who used to raise voice for the problems and issues being faced in the state.
Taking a dig at Congress MP, DK Suresh, Sulibele wrote that the MP is busy in trying to release his brother from Jail. He also slammed 25 MPs of BJP for failing to secure relief fund for the flood hit regions of the state.
“Our MPs should take lessons from their counterparts in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, they are ready to tender their resignations in order to secure funds for the state during the time of distress” he further wrote.
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Karnataka launches state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): In a significant boost to India’s rapidly expanding space economy, the Karnataka government on Friday launched the country’s first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology here, officials said.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening India’s capabilities to translate space innovation into scalable commercial outcomes, they said.
The Centre, established by the Government of Karnataka through the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society in collaboration with SIA (Satcom Industry Association India) -India, was inaugurated by Minister for Electronics, IT/BT, and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Priyank Kharge, in the presence of senior officials and industry leaders, officials said.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Kharge said that Karnataka has consistently been at the forefront of India's technology and innovation journey. With the launch of this Centre of Excellence for Space Technology, we are extending that leadership into one of the most strategic sectors of the future.
"Our focus is not just on advancing research, but on creating an ecosystem where innovation can translate into real-world applications, economic growth, and high-quality jobs. This Centre will play a critical role in positioning Karnataka as a key driver of India's space economy," he said.
According to an official statement, the CoE SpaceTech Foundation has been established under a Memorandum of Agreement between KITS and SIA-India to drive research and innovation in space technologies, industry-aligned training, startup incubation and cross-sector applications, it said.
The Centre has also formalised strategic MoUs with multiple industry and academic partners to support research in space biotech and microgravity, enable collaboration, build talent pipelines, and provide startups with training and market access, it added.
